525 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths reported in B.C.

US President Donald Trump's trade advisor Peter Navarro has objected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's closeness to Russian and Chinese leaders. He said that we hope they will understand that they should be with us instead of Russia. Navarro made this comment while accusing India of making profits through oil purchases from Russia, meanwhile Treasury Secretary Scott Besant called the SCO meeting held in China a show. However, he said that the US and India are strong democracies and can resolve differences. It is noteworthy that during the SCO meeting held in China on Monday, Indian Prime Mi

Amid the devastation caused by floods in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday visited the affected areas of Ferozepur. The Chief Minister boarded a boat to reach the villages along the Sutlej River and interacted with the people to listen to their problems. At the same time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on the phone as soon as he returned from his foreign tour. He inquired about the situation arising due to rains and floods in Punjab and assured all possible help. 12 districts of Punjab are affected by floods. According to government da

The BC Wildfire Service says there were thousands of lightning strikes during the Labour Day long weekend, meaning more fires are likely to be discovered in the coming days. The agency said there are currently about 165 active wildfires in BC, with about 75 per cent believed to have been started by lightning. The BC Wildfire Service said about 40 per cent of the fires are out of control, while 20 per cent are being controlled, while another 40 per cent have been contained. The agency also warned that the potential for new wildfires remains high due to higher than normal temperatures and pr

Prime Minister Mark Carney headed to Toronto on Tuesday for two days of private meetings with his cabinet ahead of the fall legislative sitting. It's Carney's second cabinet retreat since winning the spring election but the first involving his new chief of staff — former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations Marc-André Blanchard — and his new principal secretary David Lametti, the former justice minister. Carney’s first cabinet retreat at Meech Lake in Quebec in May was a secretive, two-day postelection planning huddle. The Prime Minister's Office denied media access to that event ?

The Taliban reports that a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,000. The United Nations warns of a potential rise in casualties. The earthquake struck Sunday night, flattening villages and trapping people under rubble. Rough terrain is hampering rescue efforts, with commandos air-dropped to evacuate the injured. The Taliban has appealed for international assistance on Tuesday, but aid is limited due to global crises and reduced budgets. Many health facilities have closed due to funding cuts, overwhelming the remaining ones. Aut